Escape from Tarkov Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Escape from Tarkov is a multiplayer extraction shooter, and it is sold in several tiers rather than as a single purchase. Which tier you pick matters more here than in most games, because each step up bundles extra in-game items on top of the same core game.

The prices below are Steam US list prices. The developer's own website also sells the editions, and the figures there may differ from Steam, so compare both storefronts before you pay. Sales and regional pricing change the number you see at checkout, so treat a store page as the final word.

Steam sells four editions. Each higher edition is a bundle that includes the one below it plus an expansion pack.

The Standard Edition is the base game. Left Behind adds the Left Behind expansion pack, Prepare for Escape adds a second expansion pack on top of that, and The Unheard Steam Edition sits at the top of the Steam lineup. According to the Steam store descriptions, the expansion packs are made up of in-game extras such as a larger secure container and extra stash space, and the higher tiers add more of the same.

Many players start with the Standard Edition and upgrade later if they want the extras. Steam lists the expansion packs as add-ons, so the gap between two editions is what you would pay to move up. Compare the table above with the add-on prices before deciding, since a bundle can price differently from buying its pieces one at a time.

If you are unsure, buy the cheapest edition first. The items in the higher tiers are conveniences inside the game, and the store pages are the place to read exactly what each pack includes.

Steam also lists separate add-ons for the game.

PVE Zone is a standalone add-on listed on the game's Steam page. TarCoin is the game's in-game currency, sold in two different offers on Steam. Read the description on each listing so you know what the add-on unlocks and whether you need it for the mode you plan to play.

Escape from Tarkov is not a Steam-only game, and the developer sells editions directly as well. A few things are worth checking before you buy on either side:

• Prices can differ between Steam and the official website, so look at both.
• Regional pricing and local currency may apply to your account.
• If you already own the game through another storefront, check whether Steam treats the Steam version as a separate purchase before buying again.

None of this changes the list prices in the table, which are what Steam showed to US buyers when checked.

A few things move the number you pay:

• Sales: Steam runs seasonal and publisher sales. This page lists regular prices only.
• Edition choice: The gap between the Standard Edition and the top tier is large, so the tier matters more than any discount.
• Region and currency: US pricing applies to US accounts. Other countries see their own prices.
• Add-ons: PVE Zone and TarCoin are extra if you want them.

Prices update, and Steam is where this page's figures come from.

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore game with a steep learning curve, and the edition you pick does not change that. Before spending on a higher tier, it helps to answer a few practical questions.

Do you plan to play regularly? A higher edition makes more sense for someone who will put many hours in than for someone trying the genre. Does the game run well on your PC? Check the system requirements on the Steam page first, because a purchase is hard to justify if the hardware cannot handle it.

Steam has its own refund policy, which you can read on the Steam support site. Because that policy has conditions, read it before you rely on it.